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Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling
Overview: After years of discussion about the relationship between psychology and theology, it is time to move the discussions to a more intimate level: what actually happens in the Christian counseling office? It is here hat counseling becomes intensely personal, reflecting counselor's spiritual lives as much as their psychological preparation and theological sophistication. This updated landmark book looks at what happens in two secret places in counselor's lives: behind the closed doors of their counseling offices and in their own spiritual lives.
It asks such probing questions as
How can we move into the frontier of interdisciplinary integration, where the practical implications of responsible psychology, Christian theology, and spiritual growth are seen in every counseling interaction?
What challenges do we face as we critically evaluate dominant views of mental health, establish a scientific base, and define relevant ethical standards for Christian counseling?
How can we adapt our definition of training?
How can we nurture our own spiritual lives so that Christ will be revealed through us?
It also asks practical questions, such as
Is it wise to pray with a particular client?
Under what circumstances should I use Scripture memory as part of counseling?
What is the proper role of confession in the therapy process?
Is forgiveness a reasonable goal in a specific situation?
What happens in your Christian counseling office? How do you integrate your spiritual life with your psychological expertise and theological understanding? Since its first publication in 1996, this book has quickly become a contemporar classic - a go-to handbook for integrating what we know is true from the disciplines of psychology and theology and the impact it has on our everyday walk with God. This book help you evaluate how you can effectively integrate prayer, Scripure, confession, forgiveness, and redemption into your own life and your counseling practice.
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